Aptiv said it has secured its first advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) contract with an Indian commercial vehicle manufacturer, marking an expansion of the supplier’s safety technology into the country’s truck and bus segment ahead of stricter regulations due to take effect in 2027.
Under the agreement, Aptiv will supply its sixth-generation ADAS platform across 14 truck and bus models, covering more than 30 variants. The unnamed manufacturer plans to integrate the system to comply with upcoming Indian safety rules that will mandate features such as automatic emergency braking, lane departure warnings and collision detection.
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India’s new requirements, scheduled to apply from 2027, are expected to accelerate the adoption of ADAS in the commercial vehicle sector, where safety systems have lagged passenger cars due to cost, vehicle diversity and challenging operating conditions.
Aptiv’s Gen 6 platform combines radar and camera-based perception with modular software designed to scale across different vehicle architectures. The system uses Aptiv’s latest radar and smart camera technologies, supported by artificial intelligence trained to recognize local road users such as pedestrians, cyclists, three-wheelers and animals. Over-the-air update capability allows features to be added or refined during a vehicle’s lifecycle.
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The contract also strengthens Aptiv’s presence in India, where it has been expanding engineering and manufacturing capacity. The company operates multiple technical centers and production sites in the country, supporting both local and global automotive programs.
“We are ready to play a leading role in helping OEMs in India meet demanding real-world conditions by introducing advanced, cost-effective safety solutions tested and tailored to local needs,” said Javed Khan, executive vice president and president of intelligent systems at Aptiv.
The move comes as commercial vehicle manufacturers in India prepare for tighter safety oversight while managing a wide range of vehicle configurations and duty cycles, factors that have historically complicated the rollout of advanced driver assistance technologies.